Friday, April 4, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. at Regal
Saturday, April 5, 2:30 p.m.–4 p.m. at Regal
Considered by many to be one of the top five female jazz singers ever, Anita O'Day lived a life that from the outside might look like a catastrophe. And through it all, she remained dedicated to a simple desire — she wanted to sing, and nothing was going to get in her way. Directed by Robbie Cavolina & Ian Mccrudden. (USA, 2007, 90 min.)
DOUBLETIME
Sunday, March 30, 12:30 p.m.–1:55 p.m. at Regal
Saturday, April 5, 12:30 p.m.–1:55 p.m. at Regal
Fast feet, creativity and passion come together in this highly entertaining
FACTORY: MANCHESTER FROM JOY DIVISION TO HAPPY MONDAYS
Friday, April 4, 10 p.m.–11:30 p.m. at Regal
Special Free Screening
From grimy industrial wasteland to musical Mecca, the transformation of Manchester, England, was driven by one organization — Factory Records, a stumbling, brilliant creative collective. This is the real 24 Hour Party People! Directed by Chris Rodley. North American premiere. (UK, 2007, 90 min.)
FISH KILL FLEA
Sunday, March 30, 9 p.m.–10:30 p.m. at Enzian
Wednesday, April 2, 4:15 p.m.–6 p.m. at Regal
An unflinching yet artistic look at the struggle of the lowliest American dreamers and entrepreneurs. How can their flea-market dreams compete with the tsunami of huge corporate influences? Directed by Aaron Hillis, Brian Cassidy, Jennifer Loeber.
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LA CORONA
If only every beauty pageant had contestants who were assassins, thieves and murderers — perhaps they would all be this entertaining. Shot in the largest women's prison in Colombia. A 2008 Academy Award nominee for best documentary short. In English and Spanish with English subtitles. Directed by Amanda Micheli and Isabel Vega. East Coast premiere. (USA, 2007, 40 min.)
GIRLS ROCK!
Saturday, April 5, 9 p.m.–10:30 p.m. at Regal
Sunday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. at Regal
Portland's Rock 'n' Roll camp for Girls is an incredible feminist project that reclaims the
HAMBURGER AMERICA
Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at Enzian
Butter burger? Police escorted grease? The Guberburger? George Motz crisscrosses the country looking at eight of our most unique burger joints. Directed by George Motz. (USA, 2005, 54 min.)
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THIS IS MY CHEESESTEAK
Food defines community. For
I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW
Sunday, March 30, 5:30 p.m.–7:05 p.m. at Regal
Tuesday, April 1, 9:30 p.m.–11:25 p.m. at Enzian
You've heard stories about celebrity stalkers, but perhaps none this odd, tragic and downright fascinating. This film shines a disturbing spotlight on the nature of obsession, fanaticism and unrequited love. Directed by Sean Donnelly. East Coast premiere. (USA, 2007, 70 min.)
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THE FROZEN CITY
Beyond refreshment, Slurpees deliver civic pride to a frozen Canadian city. Directed by Alex Perez. East Coast premiere. (USA, 2008, 21 min.)
INTIMIDAD
Saturday, March 29, 4:45 p.m.–6:15 p.m. at Regal
Thursday, April 3, 1:30 p.m.–3:10 p.m. at Enzian
Mexican couple Cecy and Camilo face harsh dilemmas that separate them from their daughter and nearly tear their marriage apart. This powerful, heartbreaking and compassionate story reveals the enduring strength of love in the face of economic hardship. In Spanish with English subtitles. Directed by David Redmon & Ashley Sabin. East Coast premiere, Second U.S. showing. (USA, 2008, 74 min.)
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MY OLYMPIC SUMMER
A revelation of love nearly lost behind the headlines of a historic tragedy. Winner of the Short Filmmaking Award at the 2008
LAND OF CONFUSION
Saturday, March 29, noon–1:45 p.m. at Regal
Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Enzian
When Jeremy Zerechak's National Guard unit was activated and deployed to Iraq in 2004, he did what came naturally: He brought his cameras with him. An uncensored and unflinching look at war, and at how the bravery and valor of the soldiers is undone by the corruption, chaos and futility of the mission. Directed by Jeremy Zerechak. World premiere. (USA, 2007, 91 min.)
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GRAND WHEEL
War drums beat to swirling images of innocence and innocence lost. Directed by Gavin Heffernan. East Coast premiere. (USA, 2007, 6 min.)
LOST IN WOONSOCKET
Monday, March 31, 7 p.m.–8:35 p.m. at Regal
Friday, April 4, 1:45 p.m.–3:35 p.m. at Regal
How far will a
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THE LADIES
Prepare yourself to be thrown into the arguing lives (and cramped apartment) of two elderly Hungarian dressmaking sisters. Directed by Christina Voros. Southeast premiere. (USA, 2007, 13 min.)
THE MAN OF TWO HAVANAS
Sunday, March 30, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at Enzian
In this captivating and personal documentary, Vivien Lesnik Weisman traces her father's roots into Havana, Cuba, to search for a deeper understanding of his involvement in the tumultuous politics of the much-adored and much-argued Caribbean island nation. No controversy is left unexplored. In English and Spanish with English subtitles. Directed by Vivien Lesnik Weisman. Southeast premiere. (USA, 2007, 99 min.)
MONDO BONDO
Saturday, April 5, midnight–1:50 a.m. at Enzian
Sunday, April 6, 9:45 p.m.–11:35 p.m. at Regal
Welcome to the edgy world of erotic bondage that you always knew existed, but never before dared enter. Kinky and quite funny in spots, Mondo Bondo skillfully presents a very real, entertaining and adults-only story. Directed by Tony Cane-Honeysett. World premiere. (USA, 2007, 95 min.)
OPERATION FILMMAKER
Saturday, March 29, 7 p.m.–8:50 p.m. at Enzian
Friday, April 4, 4 p.m.–6:05 p.m. at Regal
Baghdad film student Muthana Mohmed wanted an invaluable "on set" learning experience. However, menial tasks soon bore and aggravate him. This film examines filmmaking, cultural differences, war, survival and the relationship between the filmmaker and film subject. Directed by Nina Davenport. Southeast premiere. (USA, 2007, 92 min.)
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SALIM BABA
Salim Muhammad wants his children to inherit the cinematic legacy his father passed down to him. 2008 Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary Short. In Bengali with English subtitles. Directed by Tim Sternberg. Florida premiere. (USA, 2007, 14.5 min.)
PAGEANT
Sunday, March 30, 2:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. at Regal
Thursday, April 3, 9:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. at Enzian
Meet the men behind the makeup. Five gay men compete in the 34th annual Miss Gay America Pageant, including Robert Martin (stage name: Chantel Reshae), an Orlando resident. All beautiful, talented and hormone-free, these female impersonators are confident they will win. And just wait until you meet "Pork Chop"... Directed by Ron Davis and Stewart Halpern. East Coast premiere. (USA, 2008, 95 min.)
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THE ART OF KARAOKE
From the shower to the karaoke show, an octogenarian finally finds his calling. Directed by Will Hartman. World premiere. (USA, 2007, 8 min.)
SPINE TINGLER! THE WILLIAM CASTLE STORY
Saturday, March 29, 9 p.m.–10:40 p.m. at Regal
Thursday, April 3, 4 p.m.–6 p.m. at Enzian
Remember the infamous electrified seats for The Tingler? A humorous and thorough account of celluloid P.T. Barnum — William Castle — through archival photos, footage and interviews with the likes of
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IF A BODY MEET A BODY
How does one deal with life on a day-to-day basis when constantly surrounded by death? Directed by Brian Davis. East Coast premiere. (USA, 2007, 19.5 min.)
A TABLE IN HEAVEN
Sunday, March 30, 1 p.m.–2:35 p.m. at Regal
Blood is thicker than water, but is it thicker than a fine Pinot? Take the family taste test at one of
WESLEY WILLIS'S JOYRIDES
Sunday, March 30, 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Regal
Wednesday, April 2, 9:30 p.m.–11:15 p.m. at Regal
Wesley Willis greeted fans with a head-butt and suffered from debilitating bouts of schizophrenia. Yet he remained a gentle giant whose nonstop creativity propelled him until the end of his life. This "rock-you-mentary" contains interviews and candid, heartbreaking and humorous footage of the man himself. Directed by Chris Bagley and Kim Shively. East Coast premiere. (USA, 2007, 78 min.)
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JEFF MOVES
What does thirty days of drain hair look like? What does lint from 1992 look like? Directed by Madeline Schwartzman. Southeast premiere. (USA, 2007, 9 min.)
WILL EISNER: PORTRAIT OF A SEQUENTIAL ARTIST
Sunday, March 30, 9 p.m.–10:45 p.m. at Regal
Wednesday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Regal
Through interviews with writers, artists and legends such as Kurt Vonnegut, Michael Chabon, Frank Miller, Jack Kirby,
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SZMOLINSKY
Karl Szmolinsky finds himself at odds with some animal-rights activists. In German with English subtitles. Directed by Julius Onah. East Coast premiere. (USA, 2007, 5 min.)